ScholarsEdge Release Notes – v4.0.0

A major update that brings you new ways to explore ideas, track legislation, and deepen your connection to the IHS scholarly network.

• Search federal content: Bills, Committee Testimonies, US Code, and Regulations (eCFR)

• Bill Track federal and state legislation using Projects to organize your interests

• Use the Watch List for simple tracking if projects feel too heavy

• New “Explore” feature lets you search 100,000+ paper abstracts using AI

• Discover papers by topic, filter by author, and explore full profiles

• Find similar works instantly and view full paper texts where available

• Provide feedback on search results to help us improve relevance

• See shared program participation between you and others

• Upload a photo for your profile to show up in searches and program lists

• Add your state and a recovery email during signup or login

• Designed to support student learning and provide network opportunities

• 300+ learning videos on classical liberal ideas

• ~40 curated student opportunities including internships, fellowships, events, and jobs

• Interactive visualizations of U.S. energy usage

• Customize charts by grid, source, and time range

• Export visuals and raw data for use in reports or coursework

• If you’ve submitted a funding request, you can now track its status under your profile’s Funding tab

• It is now required to add both a location and a backup email for account recovery

• A wide range of performance, security, and quality-of-life updates throughout the platform